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An ancient Chinese belief and philosophical idea that God (天; Tian) granted emperors the right to rule based on their ability to govern well and fairly.
What is Mandate of Heaven
100
A Roman politician and general who played a critical role in the transformation of the Roman Republic from an oligarchy into the autocratic Roman Empire.
What is Mark Antony
100
A Greek lyric poet, born on the island of Lesbos
What is Sappho
100
workers or working-class people, regarded collectively (often used with reference to Marxism).
What is proletariat
100
form of inquiry and discussion between individuals, based on asking and answering questions to stimulate critical thinking and to illuminate ideas.
What is socratic method
200
A collection of 33 inscriptions on the Pillars of Ashoka as well as boulders and cave walls made by the Emperor Ashoka of the Mauryan Empire during his reign from 269 BCE to 232 BCE.
What is Ashoka's Edicts
200
Roman general, statesman, Consul, and notable author of Latin prose. He played a critical role in the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire.
What is Julius Caesar
200
one of three ancient Greek tragedians whose plays have survived
What is Sophocles
200
the highest class in certain societies, especially those holding hereditary titles or offices.
What is aristocracy
200
comic opera in one act
What is Trial by Jury
300
capital of the eastern part of the Roman empire
What is Constantinople
300
Eastern half of the Roman Empire during Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages. Its capital city was Constantinople
What is Byzantine Empire/ Eastern Roman Empire
300
Greek philosopher and scientist born
What is Aristotle
300
the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.
What is satire
300
the period between the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC and the emergence of the Roman Empire
What is Hellenism
400
Primarily known for the battle that took place there between the Greek forces including the Spartans and the Persian forces, spawning the famous epitaph beginning with "Go tell the Spartans".
What is Thermopylae
400
According to this theory, each dynasty rises to a political, cultural, and economic peak and then, because of moral corruption, declines, loses the Mandate of Heaven, and falls, only to be replaced by a new dynasty. The cycle then repeats.
What is Dynastic Cycle
400
Body of water in southeastern Mexico, separates the Caribbean Sea from the Gulf of Mexico,
What is Yucatan Peninsula
400
form of government in which eligible citizens may participate equally – either directly by voting for the passing/ rejecting of laws or running for office themselves, or indirectly through elected representatives
What is democracy
400
a city that with its surrounding territory forms an independent state.
What is city state
500
the ancient legislation that stood at the foundation of Roman law
What is Twelve Tables
500
A period in ancient China following the Spring and Autumn period and concluding with the victory of the state of Qin in 221 BC, creating a unified China under the Qin dynasty. Different scholars use dates for the beginning of the period ranging between 481 BC and 403 BC, but Sima Qian's date of 475 BC is
What is Warring States
500
a member of a community or tribe not belonging to one of the great civilizations
What is Barbarian
500
a small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.
What is oligarchy
500
citizen-soldiers of Ancient Greek city-states who were primarily armed with spears and shields.
What is Hoplite